Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme

launched in 2007 with the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high caliber African human capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while promoting regional integration through intra-African mobility of students.

The Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in leading African Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African country for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation.

Host School(s)

Study in ANY reputable African Universities

In order to promote, intra-Africa student mobility, candidates are encouraged to seek admission to universities in countries other than their own.

Field(s) of Study

The following fields of study are eligible:

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics

Education Science

The Masters programme should be of two years duration ; while the PhD program should be of three years duration.

Which countries are targeted?

All African Countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

For Female Applicants Only

To be eligible for the Special Scholarship, a candidate must:

Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State

Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under forty (40) years for PhD Programmes

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper Second Class Honours for a Masters’ Programme; and a holder of Masters’ Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from a reputable University

Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.

Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme in a recognized university of an African Union Member State

Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion of studies for at least three (3) years

How do I Apply – Next Steps

No application will be considered without an admission letter from a university.

Complete the Application Form in PDF format as well as the EXCEL Applicants’ Data Sheet

Comments

I am ethiopian national residing in South Africa,I completed my Bsc degree in statistics and computer science last month on 22 may 2014.now I want to upgrade my Bsc degree if you let me with your scholarships.thanks

I’m Ethiopian ,sex male, age 25 I graduated in 2004E.C ,in dilla university. program of B.SC in mathematics with CGPA 3.4 ,so if I have given the chancec to study M.SC in your organization . I ‘m energetic &interested citizens. hopping that you will pick me.I would to thank you in advanced.

pls how do I win this scholarship without an admission letter. please I have bought university form alright but in my country Ghana, the admission letters come at the latter part of the year, that is around September/October. and your deadline is 31st May,2014. how do I then gain this ever dreamt scholarship without the required university admission letter. please help me out because I do really want to be in school this year. please I want to know if there’s any condition attached to we who will get admission alright but at the latter part. And please would like to know if there chances or possibilities for us. please Mwalimu help me out cos I really want to be in school. thanks so much for reading and keeping me posted. really appreciate it. please make me smile this year. GOD BLESS YOU.